Risk Management Must-Knows

What are the key factors to ensure resiliency for our post-pandemic meetings and events? As we move into different phases of the pandemic and its

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Hyatt Addresses Labor, Renovations and Short-Term Bookings

CHICAGO Hyatt Hotels is getting more aggressive in handling its labor issues, just as it comes off restoration of several big box hotels—an

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How Groups Can Meet and Play in Frisco, Texas

The fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex city of Frisco, Texas, is rapidly ascending as a meetings destination, welcoming the sprawling Omni PGA

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U.S. Travel Awards DMOs at ESTO

BOCA RATON, Fla.Winners of the 2016 Mercury and Destiny awards, State Tourism Director of the Year and DMO Rising Star were announced during the U.S

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One Satisfied Customer

Cathy Kusuma, senior director, training & strategic partnerships with Cruise Planners in Coral Springs, Fla., details her recent Atlantic

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7 Tips for Staying Safe AND Sustainable As We Resume In-Person Events

In-person events are starting to come back, it’s time to start thinking about

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New IACC Approach Focuses on the Meeting Experience

The International Association of Conference Centres—which has long focused its membership standards on a set of universal facility criteria

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Circa Resort and Casino, Meetings and Conventions Destination in Downtown Las Vegas

Circa Resort and CasinoMeetings and Conventions Destination in Downtown Las VegasCirca Resort and Casino brings a new era of meetings to downtown Las

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Latest & Greatest: Madison (Feb. 2016)

In 2015, the 111-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites/Madison Center opened within

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Puerto Rico Meetings and Tourism on a Record Pace

Puerto Rico’s tourism and

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California Women in Hospitality: Smart, Confident, Customer-Focused

You might know that 2026 marks the 40th year that the United States has recognized March as Women’s History Month. But did you know that Women’s

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APEX PowerShop

The second generation (APEX Meeting and Event Toolbox launched in 2005) of time-saving APEX event management tools is scheduled to debut in August.

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3 Fun Group Golf Formats That Speed Up Play

Planning a golf activity during a meeting can present a variety of challenges for planners.These “sand traps” and

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Pick Three

Natalie KennedyFounder and President Kennedy Creative, Destination and Event Management Austin, TexasWhat are three of the best ways for groups

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The Philippines: Travel Tips

In part because it was an American colony, and in part because it's a heavily Roman Catholic country, the language and cultural barriers here are

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Hotel Site Inspection Checklist

When considering hosting your next meeting or event at a hotel property, it’s imperative you conduct an in-person site inspection, if possible.

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IACC Meet Sets First-Time Attendee High

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.Speaking at the International Association of Conference Centres' (IACC

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On the Scene: Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort, Palm Harbor, FL

With my golf clubs in storage, I’m forever lamenting the fact that I’m not playing—but paying—for the clubs’ comfy

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How Group Travel to the Caribbean Is Evolving

The Caribbean—from its many islands to the shores of Cancun—has long been a staple for groups, and interest in the region remains strong. Incentive

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The Z: Using Your Magnetic Presence to Cultivate Lasting Connections

 In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's

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The Z: Using Your Magnetic Presence to Cultivate Lasting Connections